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Ed Harjala Passes at 91
Ed Harjala, local silent sports legend, passed away February 28, just a week before his 92nd birthday. He was a fixture at the Swedetown Trails, as a skiier and as a volunteer. Peter Vorhes penned a tribute to Ed on SkinnySki.com and Lake Superior Magazine did a nice article on him a couple of years ago. Skiers, take a moment the next time you are at the top of “Ed’s You Are Here Hill” at the Swedetown Trails, to remember and say thanks to Ed Harjala.
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Glide-n-Gorge Feb. 23, 2014
The sixth annual Glide-n-Gorge, sponsored by the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club, will be Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 from noon until 3pm at the Maasto Hiihto ski trails in Hancock. The 3.5 miles, which will begin at the Four Seasons Chalet at the Houghton County Fair Grounds, will guide you through spectacular scenery and plenty of delicious eats along the way. Tickets will be available at the chalet on the day of the event for $30. Tickets can also be purchased at Down Wind Sports in Houghton and Cross Country Sports in Calumet or from any KNSC board member. For more information, please contact Candi at cjsilvola@chartermi.net or 906.482.4578, or visit www.keweenawnordic.com
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Presentation: Canoeing U.P. Rivers
The Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a special presentation, Canoeing the Wild Rivers of the Western U.P., on February 19th, 2014. Special guest Ray Weglarz will share stories and beautiful photos from his trips down 88 rivers in the U.P., and over 150 throughout the northern U.S. and Canada. This free event is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, February 19th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Michigan Tech Great Lakes Research Center, Room 202.
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Tiny: A Movie About Living Small: Feb. 20
The 2014 Green Film Series will present “Tiny: A Movie About Living Small” on Thursday, February 20, at 7 pm in Hesterberg Hall of the Michigan Tech Forestry Building. The film features six tiny homes smaller than the average parking spot. Entrance is fee (but a $3 suggested donation). Continue reading →
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